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It means they are responsible to administer the estate. They will also receive some of the estate as an heir.

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The executor has responsibilities to the heirs, including themselves. They are also entitled to compensation for the time in conducting the estate.

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There is no reason they cannot. Most people make the executor their spouse or child, as they receive the bulk of the estate anyway.

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